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We welcome all members of the food industry to attend the 2016 Annual Conference & Expo of the Illinois Food Retailers Association and the Grocery Merchandising Association.

Just one full day away from the store and office gives you:

l Admittance to the morning educational seminars that address timely and critical issues of the day

l Admittance to the Expo floor featuring the latest industry products and trends

l Admittance to the state bagging competition – enter your best bagger – cheer on the best of the best

l Network with industry peers – all this and more for a special registration fee of 2 cents per person

In the early evening, help us celebrate the 2016 Retail Industry Award Honoree and Vendor Partner Award Honoree dur-ing the popular Gala Awards banquet.

Please plan to join us September 29.

Golf OutingThe Annual Conference golf outing will be held Wednesday, September 28, at the Village Links Golf Course.

Conference Committee

Art Potash, Potash MarketsIFRA ChairmanMichael O’Neill, Central GrocersGMA PresidentChris Bengtson, Strack & VanTilKen Casaccio, Leamington FoodsKevin Donohue, Advantage SolutionsPatrick Dunne, Dean Foods Ken Greenhill, Bimbo Bakeries USAAndy GuzauskasPrisco’s Family Market Gerry Kettler, Niemann FoodsPhillip Salerno, Family FoodsMartin SandovalFood Market La ChiquitaDon Symonds, Lipari Foods

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Preliminary Program

8:00 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting

9:00 a.m. Online Shopping – Are you integrating this retail channel?

A rapidly growing number of shoppers look to order groceries online for home delivery or store pick-up. Members will learn what is involved in launching an online shopping initiative and the impact on your operations.

Session leader: Niemann Foods

10:00 a.m. Social Media – Integrating Marketing Programs

Independent retailers continue to show their creativity with marketing programs that encompass digital, social and traditional outlets. Members will share their strategies to reach today’s consumers.

Session Leader: Central Grocers-Strack & VanTil

11:00 a.m. Legislative and Regulatory Update

IFRA Legislative Consultant, IRMA Vice President & General Counsel, Tanya Triche, will provide an update on state and local legislative and regulatory issues facing our industry. A number of high priority initiatives will be addressed, including labor-related issues, taxes, bags, GMOs and more.

12:00 p.m. Expo Opens

See the latest in industry products, services and activities on the Expo floor.

3:30 p.m. Expo closes

3:45 p.m. Bagging Championship5:00 p.m. Cocktails

6:00 p.m. Awards Banquet

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Golf TournamentWed., Sept. 28, 2016Village Links Golf CourseGlen Ellyn, IL11:30 a.m. Buffet Lunch12:30 p.m. Shot Gun Start5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner Golf Awards

Illinois Food Retailers AssociationGrocery Merchandising Association1919 S. Highland, Lombard, IL630-627-8100 • www.ilfood.org